I’m here at County hotel, took me four and three quarter hours. The weather was very wet and busy. Entering Carlisle in the Coop was an eye opener for me, very busy…..

Sorry we missed you this morning Jim, perhaps it slipped your mind we were convening at Rob's this morning as the restaurant wasn't opening I tried phoning you several times after you called!

Otherwise many thanks to Rob and his long-suffering staff for delicious food and looking after us so well, the lads and I had a terrific time - they especially look forward to it immensely. Also in spite of limited numbers there was no detraction in quality company and craic, and thanks Rob for your hospitality this morning

Had a really good run back, and even the recalcitrant widget, after being given a "fright" in all probability by the amount of welding it underwent during restoration, actually started to work, not cutting out after reaching 1200 rpm

However if it misbehaves again I have a couple of potntial remedies up my sleeve....

Good to see everyone and can't wait till next year

Oh, and the Abberley House accommodation was roundly approved, very clean, pleasant staff, nicely situated for La Mezzaluna and the Howard Arms

Aye Simon I was at the restaurant, I wouldn’t have known where Rob stays. Anyhoo, good night right enough, good food and company. I had to stop in past my granddaughters in Perth. I’m a bit knackered after all the driving. The motorways were a bit busy and it was spraying water. Concentrating and keeping your wits about you and watching for numpties that switch lanes at the last moment, and some who don’t indicate. Another thank you to Rob and his lovely staff…..

Hope everyone got home safe n sound today and thanks to Rob and all the staff for an enjoyable evening

Neil - Anita feeling better now?

Glad everyone had a good time and gutted I couldn't be there

Typically, this weekend has been one of the calmest weather weekends for travelling to Carlisle over the years, as there's usually snow, heavy rain or lorries blowing over in the wind on the M6

Jimboy, if it helps, whenever I do a long journey like Carlisle, I put RainX on the windscreen as it helps disperse the water and crap on it. One year, porkypaul thought my wipers weren't working as I didn't use them throughout the rainy journey, but I didn't need them most of the time

Good to know the Abberley is another option to book for the future too

Theresa, I’ve been using rain x for years. Good stuff. Hardly used my wiper’s either……

Matt, sorry I missed your post about not being able to attend.

I've posted off your calendars this morning.

A huge thank you to all who made the annual pilgrimage for a Xmas get together, even the staff say it wouldn't be the same with the Coupe Club making an appearance. It's a shame we're a bit out of the way up here in the north so I'm especially grateful for all your efforts, none more so than Neil and Anita for their epic journey.

It was great to see everyone again, Theresa you were missed. Maybe something could be organised for a summer meet, where travelling might be a little less precarious due to the winter weather?

Can't wait for the new season of meets, hope to see you all again in the new year.

Thanks again everyone

Summer meet

/me is back in Fahrland, 4300km since we left Anita has had no recurrence (or explanation) though the cold meant we only got about three hour's sleep on Sunday night

The journey was only improved by the lorry that shed its load and closed the M20 just before we got there on sunday, me falling asleep in the driver's seat while queueing for the tunnel loading, meeting Keyjay at Zele (though sadly the rest of the family were out at school and jobs), and Anita driving for three hours so I got some sleep.

Really enjoyed meeting up with everyone, Jim especially
.....food was awesome, thanks Rob

So... a date for 2022?

T?

10th December?

That's do'able before my Winter sunshine

Good for me too.

Yes, any date suits me these days as I'll just book the time off work. A few years ago, I used to try and work it to fit in with my weekend off work as I used to be off every other weekend.

I suppose we need to hear from Rob then

I’m in